In case it wasn’t clear before, it should be now — this is not the year to be an expensive, veteran cornerback.
According to Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com, the Vikings have released Antoine Winfield.
That takes $7.25 million in base salary off the books, but leaves the Vikings extremely thin at the position, and adds another item to their shopping list along with wide receiver.
A glut of players in similar position means they can likely find a cheaper alternative than the 35-year-old.